Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.

After going into the break on terms, Brighton put on a second-half clinic to once again expose United’s weaknesses, with Kaoru Mitoma deservedly restoring ther Seagulls’ lead. The game was then taken out of sight for the hosts as Andre Onana gifted the Seagulls a third,

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Kaoru Mitoma unselfishly picks out Yankuba Minteh in front of goal where the 20-year-old strikes his effort into the Man United goal to make it 1-0 for Brighton at Old Trafford.

Just three days since their last match at Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim had a chance to record consecutive league wins for the first time since joining United. For Brighton it was a chance to win at Old

The Red Devils have now lost four of their last five matches at Old Trafford, and were second best in this contest.